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BJ56 RYT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,281 mi
Last recorded177,281 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 177,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 164,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,322 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 129,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,353 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,556 miles

Brake warning light on (poss hand brake light)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid/pads warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,690 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BJ56 RYT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 RYT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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